Displaced spiral fracture of shaft of radius, left arm, init

This code signifies a fracture of the main part (shaft) of the left radius bone, where the bone fragments are out of alignment (displaced) and the fracture pattern is spiral. This injury typically results from a twisting force applied to the forearm.

Apply this code for the initial treatment of a patient presenting with a newly diagnosed, closed spiral fracture of the shaft of the left radius. This includes the initial evaluation, reduction (if performed), and casting or splinting.

• Ensure documentation specifies "left arm" and "shaft of radius" to differentiate from other forearm fractures.
• Confirm the fracture is "displaced" and "spiral" as these are specific characteristics of this code.
• The "A" in the seventh character indicates an initial encounter for active treatment of the fracture.